The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) struggled today, pulling back from record highs, as investors considered escalating tensions with North Korea and Apple's worst week since April 2016. However, the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (COMP) eked out gains in the final minutes of trading, as healthcare stocks came off their session lows after Senator John McCain said he couldn't...Read More
U.S. stocks are lower this afternoon, with the Dow down as Apple paces for its worst week in more than a year. Among the names in the spotlight today are e-commerce car platform Carvana Co (NYSE:CVNA), technology solutions provider Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE), and credit agency Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX). Here's a quick look at what is moving shares of CVNA, HPE, and EFX.Analyst: 'S...Read More
It's been a busy week for Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). After the stock got hit with a lackluster rating from Jefferies, reports of a potential union with Advanced Micro Devices swirled around the electric car company -- though the story was later refuted by GlobalFoundries. Additionally, the automaker announced it would be discontinuing the cheapest version of its Model S, while SolarCity, which...Read More
The week started off strong for the major stock indexes, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and S&P 500 Index (SPX) climbing to record highs leading up to and just after the Fed's highly anticipated September meeting. However, the Dow's win streak was snapped at nine sessions, and its string of record closes ended at seven, as expectations for a December rate hike grew. In addition, an u...Read More
Solar stocks are getting a lift today thanks to news the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found cheap imports were harming domestic solar panel producers. One of the biggest beneficiaries so far is First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR), which is trading 5.2% higher at $51.28, earlier hitting an annual high of $53. This move is coming at the expense of options traders, who had been betting bear...Read More
Solar stocks are flying high today, after the U.S. International Trade Commission found that solar panel imports were negatively impacting domestic manufacturers. The agency will now pass along it recommendations to the Trump administration, which will decide whether to impose tariffs on the solar imports -- with China one of the main manufacturers. One alternative energy name getting a big boost...Read More
It's been a rough week for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). With today's 1.6% drop to trade at $150.94, the shares are pacing for a nearly 6% weekly decline -- their worst weekly loss since April 2016 -- amid pressure from negative Apple Watch reviews. And while iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus go on sale today -- an event that could spark a "rocky day" for Apple due to lackluster sales, according to Loup Vent...Read More
Put options are usually thought of as bearish trading vehicles. However, puts can be utilized forbearish, bullish, and directionally neutral trading strategies. To gain more insight on the subject of put selling and all it has to offer, I spoke with Schaeffer's Senior V.P. of Research Todd Salamone.We issue at least two put-sell recommendations in our monthly Option Advisor newsletter. What indi...Read More
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is slightly lower at midday,as markets digest another nuclear bomb threat from North Korea, and reports that the country's next nuclear test could include a hydrogen bomb into the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, healthcare stocks are in the red, and Apple stock continues to sink, even with today's iPhone 8 launch, on track for its worst weekly loss since April 201...Read More
Bank stocks have been outperforming in recent weeks, as the September Fed meeting has increased interest in the group, especially after signaling plans for a December rate hike. As such, we've been watching the SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE), which is on a four-day win streak -- though the regional bank exchange-traded fund (ETF) is 0.2% lower today at $43.34. And while its chart still looks promising -...Read More
Analysts are weighing in on e-commerce powerhouse eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY), pharmaceutical company Ascendis Pharma (NASDAQ:ASND), and aerospace concern Boeing Co (NYSE:BA). Here's a quick roundup of today's bullish brokerage notes on shares of EBAY, ASND, and BA. Benchmark Ups Price Target on EBAYBenchmark raised its EBAY price target to $45 from $40, but at last check, the stock was trading 0.3% lo...Read More
Analysts are weighing in on biotech stocks Versartis Inc (NASDAQ:VSAR) and Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:ICPT), as well as luxury retailer Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF). Here's a quick roundup of today's bearish brokerage notes on shares of VSAR, ICPT, and TIF.VSAR's Drug Fail Leads to a Flurry of Bearish Analyst AttentionVSAR stock is currently down a whopping 86% to trade at $3.02, a new...Read More
Dow futures are signaling a lower open due to renewed fears surrounding North Korea. Among specific stocks in focus today are used car retailer CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX), athletic apparel retailer Finish Line Inc (NASDAQ:FINL), and telecom stock Sprint Corp (NYSE:S). Here's a closer look at what's moving shares of KMX, FINL, and S. KMX Stock Rises After Earnings BeatCarMax stock is up 2.7% in pr...Read More
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures are pointed lower this morning, after the index snapped its seven-session run of record closes and nine-day win streak Thursday. Traders are digestinganother nuclear bomb threat from North Korea, as Kim Jong Un warned of the "highest level of hard-line countermeasure in history," following President Trump's threats to "totally destroy" the country if pro...Read More
How can something be considered a crime if there is no victim?This is a problem. You can go through life making sure you don’t hurt anyone, and still break the law. Wouldn’t that be great if you could simply base your actions on common sense and respect for the standards of a community?Instead, people must also make sure they don't do anything labeled wrong by the government. Of course...Read More
How can something be considered a crime if there is no victim?This is a problem. You can go through life making sure you don’t hurt anyone, and still break the law. Wouldn’t that be great if you could simply base your actions on common sense and respect for the standards of a community?Instead, people must also make sure they don't do anything labeled wrong by the government. Of course...Read More
All the Videos are Credited to Americas Got Talent Youtube. . This is a Compilation of the Performances of a very Talented Little Girl Darci Lynne to the America's Got Talent Season 12.She is the Grand Winner of the said Season. .Read More
This video looks at some of the mythologies from Ancient Middle East."Mesopotamia Map" courtesy of Goran Tek-en: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Us..."Reconstructed Babylon" courtesy of Jim Gordon: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi..."Relief from the British Museum" courtesy of Ealdgyth: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...Minor With Cricket by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative C...Read More
What it's like to spend a night in the lab. It goes terribly WRONG. Remember to subscribe and turn on notifications! (click the bell icon)Don't miss new puppet tutorials and scary videos!NIGHTMARE MAMA'S REVENGE! Tattletail Horror at Midnight!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWiPs...Get Tommy's Puppet Lab shirts here: https://society6.com/tommygk/s?q=popu...Visit my website: https://www.tommyspuppe...Read More